Tea Party should prepare for disappointment as they take to Washington
"The midterm elections are finally over. For those who did not pay attention, the Republicans have reclaimed the House of Representatives and the Democrats narrowly escaped with the Senate. "So far there has been the predictable doom and gloom from…
Right takes back House
"The 2010 midterm election was a rallying cry by the American people to take back our country. Perhaps this was the first time that Democrats, Independents, Republicans and other groups joined together in an effort to remove undesirables from Congress…
Stewart’s rally brings back sanity
"Last Saturday, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert held the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear in Washington, D.C. With over 200,000 participants on the National Mall, the event was an afternoon filled with music, comedy and special guests, including Tony…
Welcome to fabulous ‘New Vegas’
When released in 2008, "Fallout 3" was considered one of the greatest open-world role playing games of the year. Fast-forward two years, and we have a new installment in the award-winning franchise. Obsidian Entertainment has taken over production of the…
Cheap thrills, recycled script sink prequel
Orel Peli, a former video game programmer, transformed himself into a film director and screenwriter for his surprisingly enjoyable psychological thriller "Paranormal Activity." The film, like its creator, was a refreshing addition to a genre littered with recycled techniques; however,…
Ghost stories
Clint Eastwood, director of last year’s critically acclaimed "Invictus" returns with another attempt to pull at our heart strings with the film "Hereafter." Starring Matt Damon ("Invictus") and Cecile de France ("Soeur Sourire"), the film is a drama about death…
Facing asbestos danger
Oswego State students live with asbestos every day. It’s in their rooms, their common areas and their classrooms. "There are many buildings all over campus that have asbestos because of the year that they were built," said Rick Kolenda, director…
Cuomo visits Oswego on latest campaign stop
Democratic candidate for governor Andrew Cuomo spoke to a crowd of approximately 70 people in Oswego at Bridie Manor on Thursday. The event started with acknowledgement of dignitaries, including Oswego Town Clerk Barbara Sugar and Oswego Mayor Randy Bateman. Rob…
Discovering big ideas despite deep fears
A few weeks back I watched the movie "The Social Network." This movie is about the creation of Facebook and the interaction of former friends as they create a new social network. The birthing pains of creation are overshadowed by…
Students, staff march against female abuse
Over 300 Oswego State students, faculty, staff and community members gathered at Hewitt Union Wednesday night to participate in the Take Back the Night march. The Women’s Center put on the march which is meant to bring awareness to rape,…
